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Italian job police get stylish Gilulia QV cars

While most police forces around the world are stuck with relatively dull saloons and hatchbacks, the Italian Carabinieri get wheels with a bit more elegance.

The Italian military police force has just taken delivery of its latest rapid response vehicle – an Alfa Romeo Gilulia QV, which will join forces in Rome and Milan

The specially-tuned Giulia retains the same engine and chassis as the regular Giulia QV, which is no bad thing.

The 2.9-litre V6 engine lying underneath the curvy bodywork produces a mammoth 503bhp, which means it will hit 62mph in under 4 seconds. The car can then go on to a top speed of 190mph. In true sporting spirit, the Carabinieri has even retained a manual gearbox for maximum driver enjoyment.

Up top, a special LED light bar has been fitted, while the stylish interior has made way for essential police equipment, including a radio, defibrillator, weapon storage compartments, and a passenger-side tablet.

Criminals can breathe easy though, as these Giulia QV’s won’t be used for general traffic duties. Instead they’ll be retained for high-importance jobs, including transporting organs and escorting VIPs.

There no Italian stallions at Rix but still over 350 cars in stock. Not only are there top stars from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Land Rover and Porsche – but all makes and models are available.
Plus there’s low-rate finance packages starting from under £100 a month and no payments made for six months.